As a body of Unitarian Universalist ministers and religious professionals, we celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We believe in the power of community, and we believe that it is the diversity of our communities which makes America great.

We, the Colorado Unitarian Universalist Faith Leaders Council for Racial Justice, are united in resistance to any attempt by this administration to discriminate against anyone based on their ethnicity, nationality, place of birth, immigration status, religious belief, disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We remain united in solidarity with faith groups, including Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities, both nationally and locally, against the harassment, vandalism, and violence which they have faced in recent months.

We oppose the current travel ban, and we will continue to oppose any attempt to bar entry to the United States based upon religious beliefs or nation of origin. Furthermore, we believe that the very idea of a Muslim registry is not only morally reprehensible, but unconstitutional and beneath the dignity of our nation.

We denounce any attempt by the administration to deport undocumented members of our communities, many of whom have been here for years as productive members of society supporting their families. We are appalled by the willingness of this administration to rip families apart, and we will support all efforts to provide sanctuary to those in need. We call upon this administration to choose compassion, to establish a path to citizenship, and to put an end to mass deportations.

We therefore declare our prayerful and active resistance against any encroachments upon the life, liberty, and dignity of all. It matters not where we are born, what we believe, or who and how we choose to love.